Applying via uni-assist

Uni-assist e.V. is the "University Application Service for International Students." Uni-assist processes applications from international students on behalf of Technische Universität München.

Be sure to check whether you need a preliminary documentation (VPD) before applying to TUM. If the document is required for your application, you need to apply for a VPD via uni-assist as well as apply to TUM directly via TUMonline.

An application for a VPD via uni-assist alone does not qualify as an application for a degree program at TUM.

Uni-assist performs preliminary processing and evaluation of the applicant's university entrance qualification (for bachelor's) or master qualification materials (for master's), running a check of the applicants’ certificates to determine which grades they have on the German grading system. This preliminary documentation (VPD) informs applicants whether they qualify to study all subjects (general qualification), only certain subjects (subject-restricted qualification) or postgradual studies (master's).

Who has to apply via uni-assist?

All applicants for a bachelor's or teaching degree, who did not obtain their university entrance qualification in Germany or from a school that offers the equivalent of the German Abitur exam. This also applies for applicants pursuing a spot in an advanced semester of any degree program.

All applicants for a master's degree who did not obtain their qualification for postgraduate studies (usually a bachelor's degree) in a country within the EU/EEA. Applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies obtained in Switzerland do not need a preliminary documentation.

Who does not have to apply via uni-assist?

All applicants who obtained their university entrance qualification in Germany or their Abitur certificate (graduation diploma) from a school that applies the German Abitur examination rules.

Applicants who have completed preparatory studies in a Studienkolleg in Germany.

Students seeking admission to the Studienkolleg must apply directly to the TU München, not through uni-assist!

Applicants seeking admission to postgraduate studies with a bachelor's degree obtained within the EU / EEA or Switzerland.

Graduates of the European Schools system in Germany: Along with their qualification certificate, these applicants must submit an attestation from the Bavarian Certification Recognition Office (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle) stating their final overall grade or the "certificate of German grade calculation for the ZVS (central admissions agency). More information

AbiBac applicants: Along with their qualification certificate, these applicants must submit the "certificate of general university entrance qualification" to the TUM.

Graduates of the German Schools system in Greece: Along with your supplementary examination certificate, please submit your Apolytirio (school-leaving certificate).

Please note that you have to apply for the preliminary documentation at uni-assist within the relevant application deadline for the desired degree course at TUM. Submit the preliminary documentation itself as soon as you receive it.

Please be sure to hand in your preliminary documentation to TUM as soon as you receive it. Only then are your application documents complete, and only then can you receive an invitation for the aptitude test etc.

Feel free to include a copy of your account statement or a bank slip showing payment when sending your documents.

How long does the process at uni-assist take?

It usually takes about three weeks for uni-assist to process your application. Please allow for a few additional days as questions or requests for clarification could cause the process to take longer. Uni-assist will send you your preliminary documentation by mail.